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  • 4dr Sdn V6 Auto
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    $31,415
    17 City / 24 Hwy
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    5
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    Gas V6
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    Rear Wheel Drive
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  • 4dr Sdn V6 Manual w/Sport Pkg
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    $32,215
    17 City / 25 Hwy
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    5
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  • 4dr Sdn V8 Auto
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    $35,290
    17 City / 24 Hwy
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    5
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If the Navigator is the beef, then the LS is the brie in Lincoln’s recipe for redefining itself and updating its product line with models that appeal to buyers who are younger and hipper than those who queue up to purchase a Town Car.

Prices start at $31,450 for the V6 with a 5-speed, $32,250 for the V6 with an automatic and $35,225 for the V8 and automatic transmission.

The LS, as well as the Navigator, is a magnet for a new kind of Lincoln customer, one that is likely to be in the 30 to 50 age group, Internet savvy and likely to be moving up from an imported car such as a Camry or Accord. Dealerships will have to take a new approach to selling these folks.

To accomplish that will take massive changes in the Lincoln corporate culture. To that end, Lincoln took over Treasure Island, near San Francisco, in April. For three weeks 125 people completely transformed old airplane hangars into multilevel, high-tech displays, called Exploriums, that were used to train 3,000 top executives from Lincoln dealerships. The 18-day, multimillion dollar program was a daylong series of lectures, videos and test drives that taught them why the LS is special. On 13 different test tracks they sampled the LS and compared it to many of its imported competitors.

Lincoln describes the car responsible for all of this training as a “watershed” vehicle it intends to sell around the world. According to officials, the Euro-inspired LS marries “superb driving dynamics” with “contemporary American luxury” in a front-engine, rear-drive configuration. Under its tightly tailored skin lies many of the same mechanical components found in the S-Type Jaguar (also owned by Ford). Although the company downplayed the commonality, about 40 to 45 percent of the parts are shared. Lincoln execs explained that everything you can “see, touch, feel or smell” is unique to the Lincoln.

The same engine/chassis combination will be used for the new Thunderbird, and perhaps even the next-generation Mustang.

Automotive writers were given an abbreviated tour of the Treasure Island facility during the launch, but our driving included a trip into Northern California where we put the LS and many of its competitors through their paces on a small club racetrack.

At this venue the LS gave its overseas competitors a real challenge. Young engineers, many from Ford Motor Company’s racing involvement with CART and Formula One, were selected to work on the LS program, and as a result the car handles impeccably.

Four-wheel, anti-lock disc brakes and traction control are crucial to keeping all four wheels in constant contact with the road. An optional stability enhancement system ($725) applies one or more brakes to correct slides and keep the car heading where it is supposed to. While this system is most beneficial in snow or rain, it does come into play on dry pavement at times, too.

About the size of a BMW 5-series or Lexus GS 300, the LS rides on a 114.5-inch wheelbase, has a fully independent suspension and comes with either a 3.0-liter, Duratec V6 or a 3.9-liter, dual-overhead-cam (DOHC) V8. The engines, different from those in the Jag, put out 210 and 252 horsepower respectively. The V6 is available with a 5-speed manual transmission for driving enthusiasts. The sport package of 17-inch wheels, harder brake pads, quicker steering and high-performance tires is standard with the V6 manual and optional ($1,000) on the other models.

The twisting two-lanes of the Napa Valley were ideal roads to show off the ride and handling. I spent a lot of time in a V6 equipped with the 5-speed Getrag transmission, a German unit also used by BMW. It doesn’t shift quite as sweetly as the BMW, but feels precise and direct. Lincoln expects only about 5 percent of buyers to pick this combination. Because of its near-perfect 50/50 front/rear weight distribution, the V6 5-speed feels well balanced in turns.

The 3.0-liter Duratec engin is the same one used in the Taurus, but now it is mounted longitudinally instead of transversely. Engineers say changing the mounting direction required considerable redesign work which resulted in more power and better drivability. Acceleration to 60 mph takes about 9 seconds.

Real driving enthusiasts are likely to prefer this combination because the manual gearbox enables them to have better control for fast driving. This is the first Lincoln to be offered with a manual transmission since 1951.

The all-aluminum V8, related to the 4.0-liter V8 used in the Jaguar XK8, idles smoothly and accelerates authoritatively from all speeds. Its mid-range power makes it the best partner for the new 5-speed automatic transmission, which can also be specified with an optional SelectShift feature that allows the driver to shift the transmission manually.

In terms of daily drivability and satisfaction, the V8 is probably the engine of choice for most buyers, and Lincoln expects about 70 percent of sales to be this combination.

From a comfort perspective, the interior of the LS is understated and simple, much like what one would expect of a German sedan. Heating, cooling and stereo are all grouped into a center console that is easy to reach and even easier to use because it has wide, flat buttons and knobs.

Attention to detail is evident throughout:

Achieving the near 50/50 weight distribution required mounting the battery in the trunk, and it is placed on the right side of the vehicle to partially offset the driver’s weight. The cooler trunk environment also improves battery life.

The driveshaft is a two-piece unit with a center bearing for enhanced smoothness. Each piece of the shaft is balanced to reduce vibration at high speeds.

Seat cushions have linear stitching patterns for better looks and more comfort.

Dual-thickness, sound-deadening steel panels are used in strategic locations to reduce engine and road noise.

Has Lincoln delivered on its promise to develop a world-class luxury touring sedan? Based on first impressions at the product launch, I would say yes. Understated styling, great road holding and energetic engines, all delivered at a reasonable price, add up to a successful formula.

Price

The base price of the V6, 5-speed is $31,450.

Warranty

Four years or 50,000 miles.

To get in touch with Tom Strongman call 234-4349 or e-mail: strongmn@kcstar.com.

There is no At A Glance box because this is a preview drive. Final assessments will be made when a regular production model is available.

SPECIFICATIONS:

ENGINE: 3.0-liter V6

TRANSMISSION: 5-speed

CONFIGURATION: Rear-wheel drive

WHEELBASE: 114.5 inches

CURB WEIGHT: 3,598 lbs.

BASE PRICE: $31,450

PRICE AS DRIVEN: not available

MPG RATING: 18 city, 25 hwy.

2000 Lincoln LS review: Our expert's take
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If the Navigator is the beef, then the LS is the brie in Lincoln’s recipe for redefining itself and updating its product line with models that appeal to buyers who are younger and hipper than those who queue up to purchase a Town Car.

Prices start at $31,450 for the V6 with a 5-speed, $32,250 for the V6 with an automatic and $35,225 for the V8 and automatic transmission.

The LS, as well as the Navigator, is a magnet for a new kind of Lincoln customer, one that is likely to be in the 30 to 50 age group, Internet savvy and likely to be moving up from an imported car such as a Camry or Accord. Dealerships will have to take a new approach to selling these folks.

To accomplish that will take massive changes in the Lincoln corporate culture. To that end, Lincoln took over Treasure Island, near San Francisco, in April. For three weeks 125 people completely transformed old airplane hangars into multilevel, high-tech displays, called Exploriums, that were used to train 3,000 top executives from Lincoln dealerships. The 18-day, multimillion dollar program was a daylong series of lectures, videos and test drives that taught them why the LS is special. On 13 different test tracks they sampled the LS and compared it to many of its imported competitors.

Lincoln describes the car responsible for all of this training as a “watershed” vehicle it intends to sell around the world. According to officials, the Euro-inspired LS marries “superb driving dynamics” with “contemporary American luxury” in a front-engine, rear-drive configuration. Under its tightly tailored skin lies many of the same mechanical components found in the S-Type Jaguar (also owned by Ford). Although the company downplayed the commonality, about 40 to 45 percent of the parts are shared. Lincoln execs explained that everything you can “see, touch, feel or smell” is unique to the Lincoln.

The same engine/chassis combination will be used for the new Thunderbird, and perhaps even the next-generation Mustang.

Automotive writers were given an abbreviated tour of the Treasure Island facility during the launch, but our driving included a trip into Northern California where we put the LS and many of its competitors through their paces on a small club racetrack.

At this venue the LS gave its overseas competitors a real challenge. Young engineers, many from Ford Motor Company’s racing involvement with CART and Formula One, were selected to work on the LS program, and as a result the car handles impeccably.

Four-wheel, anti-lock disc brakes and traction control are crucial to keeping all four wheels in constant contact with the road. An optional stability enhancement system ($725) applies one or more brakes to correct slides and keep the car heading where it is supposed to. While this system is most beneficial in snow or rain, it does come into play on dry pavement at times, too.

About the size of a BMW 5-series or Lexus GS 300, the LS rides on a 114.5-inch wheelbase, has a fully independent suspension and comes with either a 3.0-liter, Duratec V6 or a 3.9-liter, dual-overhead-cam (DOHC) V8. The engines, different from those in the Jag, put out 210 and 252 horsepower respectively. The V6 is available with a 5-speed manual transmission for driving enthusiasts. The sport package of 17-inch wheels, harder brake pads, quicker steering and high-performance tires is standard with the V6 manual and optional ($1,000) on the other models.

The twisting two-lanes of the Napa Valley were ideal roads to show off the ride and handling. I spent a lot of time in a V6 equipped with the 5-speed Getrag transmission, a German unit also used by BMW. It doesn’t shift quite as sweetly as the BMW, but feels precise and direct. Lincoln expects only about 5 percent of buyers to pick this combination. Because of its near-perfect 50/50 front/rear weight distribution, the V6 5-speed feels well balanced in turns.

The 3.0-liter Duratec engin is the same one used in the Taurus, but now it is mounted longitudinally instead of transversely. Engineers say changing the mounting direction required considerable redesign work which resulted in more power and better drivability. Acceleration to 60 mph takes about 9 seconds.

Real driving enthusiasts are likely to prefer this combination because the manual gearbox enables them to have better control for fast driving. This is the first Lincoln to be offered with a manual transmission since 1951.

The all-aluminum V8, related to the 4.0-liter V8 used in the Jaguar XK8, idles smoothly and accelerates authoritatively from all speeds. Its mid-range power makes it the best partner for the new 5-speed automatic transmission, which can also be specified with an optional SelectShift feature that allows the driver to shift the transmission manually.

In terms of daily drivability and satisfaction, the V8 is probably the engine of choice for most buyers, and Lincoln expects about 70 percent of sales to be this combination.

From a comfort perspective, the interior of the LS is understated and simple, much like what one would expect of a German sedan. Heating, cooling and stereo are all grouped into a center console that is easy to reach and even easier to use because it has wide, flat buttons and knobs.

Attention to detail is evident throughout:

Achieving the near 50/50 weight distribution required mounting the battery in the trunk, and it is placed on the right side of the vehicle to partially offset the driver’s weight. The cooler trunk environment also improves battery life.

The driveshaft is a two-piece unit with a center bearing for enhanced smoothness. Each piece of the shaft is balanced to reduce vibration at high speeds.

Seat cushions have linear stitching patterns for better looks and more comfort.

Dual-thickness, sound-deadening steel panels are used in strategic locations to reduce engine and road noise.

Has Lincoln delivered on its promise to develop a world-class luxury touring sedan? Based on first impressions at the product launch, I would say yes. Understated styling, great road holding and energetic engines, all delivered at a reasonable price, add up to a successful formula.

Price

The base price of the V6, 5-speed is $31,450.

Warranty

Four years or 50,000 miles.

To get in touch with Tom Strongman call 234-4349 or e-mail: strongmn@kcstar.com.

There is no At A Glance box because this is a preview drive. Final assessments will be made when a regular production model is available.

SPECIFICATIONS:

ENGINE: 3.0-liter V6

TRANSMISSION: 5-speed

CONFIGURATION: Rear-wheel drive

WHEELBASE: 114.5 inches

CURB WEIGHT: 3,598 lbs.

BASE PRICE: $31,450

PRICE AS DRIVEN: not available

MPG RATING: 18 city, 25 hwy.

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
4 years / 50,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
4 years / 50,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
4 years / 50,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
Current plus five previous model years / Less than 60,000 actual miles
Basic
6 years or 100,000 miles (whichever comes first) Comprehensive Limited warranty
Dealer certification
200-point inspection

Consumer reviews

3.9 / 5
Based on 26 reviews
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Comfort 4.6
Interior 4.0
Performance 4.3
Value 3.5
Exterior 4.3
Reliability 3.3

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  • To many issues, buy new and keep a warranty

    There are many things that make this car inconvenient, 1 battery in truck, 2, radiator/coolant, unless it in by a Lincoln mechanic you could find your self on side of road do to over heating . The overflow tank can easily crack do to it location, if you don't know how to bleed the over flow tank after adding coolant it will over heat . I do have to give it 1 good thing about it , in spite of what little I told you it can be a nice ride.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 2.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 1.0
    1 person out of 1 found this review helpful. Did you?
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  • @#$%^&*

    Lot of problem with the ball joint and emission problems with the secondary mission problem to find the smoke pump for the secondary emission system
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 2.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
    3 people out of 4 found this review helpful. Did you?
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  • 1 Owner Car! Good and Durable.

    Bought new in 1999 and was one of the first to have the Sport package. Took decent care of it and it is pretty reliable considering I was a younger guy without the money to spend on proper maintenance. I haven't driven it for about 8 years due to needing to repair some accident damage and other relatively minor issues. I've been able to do most of the work myself and get some good salvage parts and I've gotten lots of compliments (even from our mailman!) and I'm not a mechanic at all. Prior to this, the most I've done was change a brake or rotor. Would recommend only if you just happen to like the LS. There are lots of sites to help in case you wanted to get a used one and rejuvenate! Plan on keeping it and making it a classic.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 4.0
    3 people out of 3 found this review helpful. Did you?
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  • Ain't nothing like it

    Parts are a little pricey I'm just glad I work on my own and didn't have to many issues I drove it for 3yrs and then took out a row of small trees in the winter then took it to Enduro races won twice before it gave up
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • GREAT luxury car on a budget.

    This car has been great & been cared for by me& my mechanic & dealership for 19 years. Wear from the sun... Great car still..
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • IAlso some of the parts are not available anymore

    This car it's very comfortable to ride in but it has a lot of problems with'its cooling system. It also has problems with oil leaking into the spark plugs and causing the coils to go bad. The cooling system has a hydraulic fan that runs off the power steering pump these parts are not available new and very expensive. The fan solenoid alone it's $250 and I couldn't get one. I had to buy a used one. Unless you have a lot of money you're going to be better off with a car that is more common like a Honda or Toyota.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 2.0
    Reliability 2.0
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  • Been parked longer than I've been driving it

    It a very nice car if it would work it's been one problem after another and I've only had it 6 months it's very comfortable tho...
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 2.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • It will go when you want it but parts are expensiv

    I love this car runs great love how it will get up to speed fast. Beautiful and sleek. Just expensive for parts and maintenance. Great highway mileage and its so smooth to ride in.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 3.0
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  • 2000 Lincoln LS Sport Package

    Car is currently not running but bought new back in 99. Still holding on to fix it back up and will always be a favorite. Needed a new transmission at 150k miles and a new engine around 180k. Had to put another in around 210k (think the guy ripped me off...ended up going to jail). Not sure what's wrong with it now, but still holding on. Good car, have had coolant issues in the past. Requires the dealer to bleed system and requires dealer to fix certain things especially if you have the V8.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 2.0
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  • Great but exspensive upkeep

    This car is a dream to drive when they are not broke down. If you keep up with patience and make sure you keep an eye on the coolant res and replace things that are old and brittle this car is wonderful. Make sure the timing has been done and upgraded to the better parts though.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • My favorite, and I have owned three Lincolns.

    This car had all the bells and whistles ever put on a car, and I owned it for 8 years. Loved it! But, in the winter, being a rear wheeler, I needed an all wheel drive car as I live on a hill. Otherwise, never a problem!
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Great car

    Didn't really had any major problems with the car like the engine or transmission, the only problems were the coils that were the originals that came with it in 2000 and I bought the car in 2012, but I change the coils myself really easy to paid $5500 for the car in 2012 the someone crashed into me in 2015 and was declared total loss and I got for the car 4500 and kept it until for another year and then I bought a 2007 mkz, and sold my to a friend the someone rear ended him and he got another 3100 dollars for it.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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What trim levels are available for the 2000 Lincoln LS?

The 2000 Lincoln LS is available in 2 trim levels:

  • (2 styles)
  • w/Sport Pkg (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2000 Lincoln LS?

The 2000 Lincoln LS offers up to 17 MPG in city driving and 24 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

Is the 2000 Lincoln LS reliable?

The 2000 Lincoln LS has an average reliability rating of 3.3 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2000 Lincoln LS owners.

Is the 2000 Lincoln LS a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2000 Lincoln LS. 53.8% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

3.9 / 5
Based on 26 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.6
  • Interior: 4.0
  • Performance: 4.3
  • Value: 3.5
  • Exterior: 4.3
  • Reliability: 3.3
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